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South Jawbone Peak Walk (Cathedral Range State Park)
Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and lyrebirds, and see the landscape change before your eyes on this short but challenging walk, which takes about 15 minutes one way. Starting from The Farmyard, walk south towards Sugarloaf Peak. South Jawbone Track is signposted on the left (on the right if you are approaching from Sugarloaf).
Turn your walk into an overnight hike by camping at The Farmyard – a convenient overnight spot on both the Cathedral Range Southern or Northern Circuits.
Visitor Tips: Check the weather conditions before setting out, and allow plenty of daylight to complete your walk. The weather on the range can change quickly, and there is no shelter, so ensure you are well-equipped, and wear appropriate clothing including sturdy hiking footwear. Carry sufficient water to stay hydrated (there are no natural water sources on the trail). Phone signals are unreliable – hikers should consider carrying a radio or personal locator beacon, and don’t forget to communicate your intentions to friends or relatives before setting out. Download the Visitor Guide for more advice on safe and enjoyable walking in Cathedral Range State Park.
Do not undertake this walk on days of higher fire danger or when storms or strong winds are forecast. The Park is in the Central Fire District.
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South Jawbone Peak Walk (Cathedral Range State Park)
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South Jawbone Peak Walk (Cathedral Range State Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- No bicycles
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Steep track
- Uneven ground
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
Be Prepared
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
Upcoming roadworks and road closures - Cathedral Range State Park
- Little River Road will remain open during weekday roadworks, with traffic management in place - please expect delays.
- Cerberus Road will be fully closed to all users during weekday roadworks, including being closed to walkers. There will be no access via Cerberus Road to Jawbone Carpark, and there will be no access via Cerberus Road to Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark. Walkers will need to change their plans during the weekday closures to avoid routes that use Cerberus Road. Dates of this full closure will be published here once dates are known (subject to weather).
- Remaining campground availability has been restricted for weekdays during the last three weeks of June, to reduce impacts on campers. This campground availability will be re-released should dates for roadworks change. This will be published here once dates are known (subject to weather).